Shiba's Inu(Dog) and Breeder Information

Shibas have a double coat. The outer coat is made up of straight hair, while the undercoat is more of a soft, denser hair. The undercoat sheds about to times every year. They have a surprisingly giant amount of fur for such a small breed. Shibas can be black & tan, red with black tipped hair & a cream undercoat, or a light red. Shiba Inu puppies are very cute & fluffy until they reach their teenagers. At this point, they are still cute, but the fluffiness begins to subside. Lots of Americans have recognized Shibas for their fox look.

Shiba Inu is a small, active Japanese breed dog. Shiba's are the smallest of the six original Japanese breeds. Shiba's are most similar in terms of appearance of the Akita, except a bit smaller. Originally, Shiba Inu's were bred for hunting purposes in the mountains of Japan. Shiba Inus have also been called the Shiba Ken. The word 'Shiba' means 'small' in Japanese, while 'Inu' basically means 'dog.' This is obviously testament to their size as Shibas range from 14.5 to 16.5 inches in height for males & 13.5 to 15.5 inches for females. Males can weigh up to 23 lbs. & females usually weigh around 17 lbs. After very becoming instinct in the coursework of the later stages of World War II, Shibas have become of the more popular Asian dog breeds today.

Shiba Inus are very autonomous & clever canines. They have a tendency to be unreceptive with people they are not familiar with. Their independent temperament can make them difficult to train. They are very alert canines with the ability to move swiftly on very any terrain. Although they are usually very healthy canines, Shibas have had a history of dealing with luxating patella, hip dysplasia, & cataracts. They definitely are not thought about to have lots of health issues relative to other breeds.